Ernie McMillan
Ernest Charles McMillan (born February 21, 1938 in Chicago Heights, Illinois) was an offensive tackle who played 15 seasons in the National Football League for the St. Louis Cardinals and the Green Bay Packers. He was selected to play in the Pro Bowl four times.
| Born: | February 21, 1938 Chicago Heights, Illinois |
|---|---|
| Career information | |
| Position(s) | Offensive Tackle |
| College | Illinois |
| High school | DuSable (Chicago, Illinois) |
| NFL draft | 1961 / Round: 13 / Pick 176 |
| Career history | |
| As player | |
| 1961–1974 | St. Louis Cardinals |
| 1975 | Green Bay Packers |
| Career highlights and awards | |
| Pro Bowls | 4 |
McMillan attended the University of Illinois. He is the father of former Pro Bowl safety Erik McMillan, and uncle of Howard Richards, former first round pick of the Dallas Cowboys in 1981.
Although their surnames have different spellings, Ernie's older brother Shellie McMillon was a college basketball standout for Bradley and played in the NBA. They both attended DuSable High School in Chicago.
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